Arviat
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Arviat ᐊᕐᕕᐊᑦ |
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Two of the churches in Arviat
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 Arviat
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| Coordinates: 61°06′29″N 094°03′25″W / 61.10806°N 94.05694°WCoordinates: 61°06′29″N 094°03′25″W / 61.10806°N 94.05694°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Territory |
 Nunavut
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| Region | Kivalliq Region |
| Electoral district | Arviat North-Whale Cove |
| Electoral district | Arviat South |
| Government | |
| • Type | Hamlet |
| • Mayor | Robert (Bob) Leonard |
| • Senior Administrative Officer | Ed Murphy |
| • MLAs Arviat North-Whale Cove | George Kuksuk |
| • MLA Arviat South | Joe Savikataaq |
| Area | |
| • Total | 132.07 km2 (50.99 sq mi) |
| • Population Centre | 0.74 km2 (0.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,318 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| • Population Centre | 1,810 |
| • Population Centre density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Arviaqmiut, Arviatmiut |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code | X0C 0E0 |
| Area code(s) | 867 |
| Website | www.arviat.ca |
Arviat (Inuit pronunciation: [aʁviˈat], syllabics: ᐊᕐᕕᐊᑦ; formerly called Eskimo Point until 1 June 1989) (2011 population 2,318;Population Centre 1,810) is a predominantly Inuit hamlet located on the western shore of Hudson Bay in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada. Arviat ("place of the bowhead whale") is derived from the Inuktitut word arviq meaning "Bowhead Whale". Earlier in history, its name was Tikirajualaaq ("a little long point"), and Ittaliurvik, ("a place where the people make tents").
Arviat is the southernmost community on the Nunavut mainland and is close to the geographical centre of Canada. In Arviat, Inuktitut and English are primarily spoken, having the third largest population in Nunavut, behind Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit. From the 2006 census to the 2011 census there was a population increase of 12.5%. The mayor of Arviat is Robert Leonard. The hamlet of Arviat also possesses a Tim Hortons in the Northern Store and a self-serve Tim Hortons in the Quick Stop (owned by Northern Store).
Cargo and passenger air service is provided by Calm Air/First Air out of Arviat Airport.
Hunting and fishing are very active in the community; they are the primary source of sustenance. Four locally operated stores - Padlei Co-op, Northern Stores, Artic Connection and Eskimo Point Lumber Supply - carry a wide range of products.
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